Union, Missouri Public Records

If you are arrested in the City of Union, Missouri, you will be transported to the Franklin County Jail for booking and processing. During booking, officers will record your personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and log personal belongings. After booking, you may be held pending arraignment before the Franklin County Court. Under Missouri law, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford legal representation, a public defender will be appointed. Bail may be set at arraignment depending on the charges, your criminal history, and flight risk. Criminal history records are maintained by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster at https://doc.mo.gov/divisions/offender-mgmt/find-an-offender/ where you can look up current detainees.

Union, Missouri is part of the Franklin County R-II School District. According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the district's performance score for the 2019-2020 school year was 73.7 out of 100.

The Union R-XI School District serves the city of Union, Franklin County, Missouri. According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the district's performance score for the 2019-2020 school year was 74.7 out of 100, which is considered "Good" performance.

According to the most recent data from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Union, Missouri had a total of 545 reported incidents of crime in 2019. Of those incidents, there were 4 murders, 8 rapes, 28 robberies, and 505 incidents of property crime.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Union, Franklin County, Missouri had a total of 5 reported crimes in 2019. Of those 5 reported crimes, 4 were property crimes and 1 was a violent crime. The property crimes included 1 burglary, 2 larceny/thefts, and 1 motor vehicle theft. The violent crime was 1 aggravated assault.

The Union Public Library in Franklin County, Missouri provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Missouri government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Missouri Sunshine Law, which governs access to government documents in Missouri. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Union Missouri Archives and Genealogy at https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/genealogy. Contact the Union Public Library reference desk at (636) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Union Public Library in Franklin County, Missouri provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Missouri government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Missouri Sunshine Law, which governs access to government documents in Missouri. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Union Missouri Archives and Genealogy at https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/genealogy. Contact the Union Public Library reference desk at (636) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Union, Missouri Library is located at:

Union Public Library

208 E. Main Street
Union, MO 63084

The Union, Franklin County, Missouri Library is located at 416 East Locust Street, Union, MO 63084.

Fingerprinting services in Union, Franklin County, Missouri are available through the Union Police Department and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Services are provided for employment background checks, licensing applications, immigration purposes, and personal record requests. You will typically need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID and, where applicable, a completed fingerprint card from the requesting agency. Appointments can often be scheduled by calling (636) or by visiting the department's website. Fingerprints are submitted to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the FBI for identity verification and criminal history review. Statewide criminal history checks can also be requested through the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Fingerprinting services for Union, Missouri residents are provided at the Union Police Department, which serves Franklin County. Fingerprinting is required for a variety of purposes, including pre-employment background checks, professional licensing (nursing, teaching, law, real estate), volunteer work with children or the elderly, immigration and naturalization applications, firearm purchases, and FBI Identity History Summary requests. To schedule fingerprinting, call the Union Police Department at (636) or visit in person. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and any required agency forms. Fingerprint cards are typically forwarded to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for processing. For statewide fingerprint-based background checks, visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol at https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/criminalRecords.html.

Union, Franklin County, Missouri vital records can be obtained from the Franklin County Clerk's Office.

The records available include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees. To obtain a vital record, you must provide a valid photo ID and proof of your relationship to the person named on the record. You must also provide the appropriate fee.

A background check in Union, Franklin County, Missouri typically includes a review of criminal history, driving records, credit history, employment verification, education verification, and sex offender registry status. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards commonly request background checks in Missouri. Criminal background checks are processed through the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which maintains arrest records, convictions, and disposition data for Missouri residents. The Missouri State Highway Patrol provides official criminal history checks at https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/criminalRecords.html. Under the Missouri Sunshine Law, individuals have the right to request their own records. Federal background checks are available through the FBI's Identity History Summary program. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs how background check information may be used by employers and landlords.